MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension bush's splitting due to age.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension bush's splitting due to age.
Alternator drive belt splitting
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front brake pads look low
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Alternator drive belt splitting
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front brake pads look low
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Alternator drive belt splitting
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front brake pads look low
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
MOST CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODING
N/S/F REARMOST WISHBONE (FLUID FILLED) BUSH LEAKING OIL BUT NO EXCESSIVE PLAY
O/S/F REARMOST WISHBONE (FLUID FILLED) BUSH SLIGHT LEAK OF OIL BUT NO EXCESSIVE PLAY
entire exhaust system corroded but usable, replace as req
o/s/f disc splay guard corroding away
o/s/r hub lower suspension bolt corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes greased
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches weakened with corrosion !
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches weakened with corrosion !
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA53 DFK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA53 DFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SA53 DFK registered?
SA53 DFK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2003.
Is SA53 DFK safe to buy?
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